1996 Domaine Ponsot Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée de l'Abeille
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Score 81/100 · Drink 1999-2000, Pierre Rovani, Oct 1999
The 1996 Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee de l'Abeille (originally rated 85-87 in Issue #118) has a ruby color as well as an orange-rind and clay-scented nose with hints of black cherries. It is light-to-medium-bodied, has briary flavors, is lacking in fruit, and is drying out in the finish. If readers own this wine they are well-advised to drink it up as soon as possible. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.
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81/100
Pierre Rovani
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Domaine Ponsot
Domaine Ponsot is one of the most well-known estates in the Côte de Nuits, famed for owning three of the original four hectares of the Clos de la Roche Grand Cru. The legendary domaine also produces another nine Grand Cru cuvées.
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